Description

Benzonitrile, 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-Methoxy- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both hydroxymethyl and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with high precision. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing functionalized monomers and polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for developing fluorescent tags or molecular probes used in biochemical assays and imaging.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-Methoxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	548785-58-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzonitrile; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxybenzonitrile; 3-Cyano-5-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 5-Methoxy-3-cyanobenzyl alcohol; 3-Hydroxymethyl-5-methoxy-benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxy-; (5-Methoxy-3-cyanophenyl)methanol
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Quality Control

Our Benzonitrile, 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-Methoxy- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.